Lesson 11 Definitions
This adjective describes something heavily decorated or adorned.
Ornate
This noun refers to a complete view of a surrounding area, or a thorough overview of a subject.
Panorama
This verb means to lose something as a penalty — a team might do this if it breaks a rule.
forfeit
This noun means something puzzling, mysterious, or very hard to figure out.
Enigma
go → _____ → _____
go → went → gone
To detect with the eyes, or to recognize as different — this verb means to notice or distinguish.
Discern
This adjective describes someone quiet and reserved who does not reveal their thoughts easily.
Reticent
This verb means to block or hinder someone, making it difficult for them to move forward.
Stymie
This adjective means incapable of making an error; never wrong.
Infallible
_____ → chose → _____
choose → chose → chosen
This adjective means kind and gentle, or not threatening — the opposite of harmful.
Benign
This noun means money or property left to someone in a will, or something passed to future generations.
Legacy
This verb means to think carefully about something, or to consider doing it.
Contemplate
This verb means to fail to develop, progress, or move — like a pond with no flowing water.
Stagnate
drink → _____ → _____
bring → _____ → _____
drink → drank → drunk
bring → brought → brought
This noun means fame or great honor earned over time.
Renown
This adjective means extravagantly showy — going out of the way to impress others.
Ostentatious
This noun means a natural talent or ability — an instinctive skill for something.
Flair
This adjective means great or noble in thought or expression; splendid — often used to describe breathtaking scenery.
Sublime
forget → _____ → _____
become → _____ → _____
forget → forgot → forgotten
become → became → become
She used colorful ribbons to _____ her notebook and make it look beautiful. (Lesson 11 word)
embellish
The wealthy businessman was known for his _____ — he donated millions to build schools and hospitals. (Lesson 12 word)
Philanthropy
Her smile was _____ — everyone around her caught it instantly and began smiling too. (Lesson 13 word)
Contagious
After years without updates, the app began to _____; no new features were ever added. (Lesson 14 word)
Stagnate
grow → _____ → _____
freeze → _____ → _____
hide → _____ → _____
grow → grew → grown
freeze → froze → frozen
hide → hid → hidden